Hillside El Sch

534 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hillside Elementary School is a public school located in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, serving students within the West Shore School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also emphasizing social-emotional development and community building. As part of a larger suburban school district, the school benefits from established curriculum standards and resources designed to prepare students for their transition to middle school.

The school is situated in a quiet residential area, which contributes to a neighborhood-focused environment that encourages parental involvement and community support. Hillside Elementary typically emphasizes a collaborative learning culture where teachers and staff work closely with families to support student achievement. By fostering an inclusive classroom atmosphere, the school aims to provide a stable and nurturing environment where students can develop both their academic skills and the interpersonal habits necessary for future success.

534

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillside El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	342
Hispanic	92
Black	54
Asian	10
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
342 (64.0 %)
Hispanic
92 (17.2 %)
Black
54 (10.1 %)
Two or More
35 (6.6 %)
Asian
10 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Shore SD
Phone:	(717)774-1321
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 112